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Revenue recognition (Details 7) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Accrued unbilled revenue at Montana-Dakota, Cascade and Intermountain | $ 107.4 | $ 85.9

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